Total staff
97
Employees
95
Contractors
2
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Kawabe Memorial House
CMS overall rating
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Kawabe Memorial House
CMS overall rating
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Kawabe Memorial House accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Welcome to Kawabe Memorial House, a thriving senior community established in 1969 by the descendants of Harry S. Kawabe. With a mission to provide secure and affordable housing for first-generation immigrant seniors, this ten-story building houses 174 residents, averaging 76 years of age. Located east of Seattle’s International District, the apartments offer stunning views of downtown, Elliott Bay, and the Cascades and Olympic Mountains. Kawabe Memorial House operates as a private non-profit organization, governed by a corporate Board of Directors.
Beyond independent living, the community provides a range of culturally sensitive services, including translation assistance in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean, and group recreational outings. Residents can partake in Tai Chi classes, bingo, and Shigin (Japanese singing). Moreover, the Asian menu inspired lunch program, which serves an average of 65 people daily, welcomes both residents and community members aged 60 and above, with menus translated into multiple languages. Kawabe Memorial House exemplifies the power of community involvement, as residents actively contribute to special projects. They raised $10,000 through bake sales and rummage sales for a garden restoration initiative. Additionally, an Arts grant facilitated the creation of sixteen postcards designed by an artist, showcasing residents’ life stories and translated captions in various languages. As part of the same project, residents recorded their narratives in their native languages, creating a captivating listening station within the premises. At Kawabe Memorial House, seniors find not only a safe and affordable place to live but also a close-knit community that cherishes their diverse backgrounds and fosters a sense of purpose and belonging.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 52nd out of 89 homes in Washington for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 52nd out of 89 homes in Washington for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 1m per day
Rank #52 / 89Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 89 homes in Washington for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Washington average, with a ranking across 89 Washington SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Washington avg
-5%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 41m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 3h 50m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
77.2%
Rank #137 / 310Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 137th out of 310 homes in Washington for occupancy rate. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 310. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
77 days
Walk Score: 94 / 100 Rank #21 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 628 homes in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Washington SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
AccreditationsAging Services of Washington, Affordable Housing Management Association of Washington
Minimum Age62
Specific ProgramsCalligraphy, flower arranging, bingo, birthday parties, shigin (Japanese singing), computer center, Asian inspired lunch program, community classes and activities.
Food DescriptionAsian inspired lunch program five days a week with menus translated into English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.24 : 1
33% fewer staff per resident than Washington average
Avg staff/day
44
Average shift
8.5 hours
5% better than Washington average
Total staff hours (quarter)
34,255
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
14 total: 12 full-time employees and 2 contractors.
14
14 total: 12 full-time employees and 2 contractors.
14
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
All 10 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
10
All 10 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
All 37 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
37
All 37 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
37
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 0 | 37 | 15,242 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,374 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 2 | 14 | 3,791 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Physical Therapist | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,635 | 76 | 83% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,927 | 83 | 90% | 8.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,237 | 77 | 84% | 8.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 965 | 76 | 83% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 722 | 90 | 98% | 6.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 719 | 62 | 67% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 352 | 45 | 49% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 277 | 35 | 38% | 7.9 |
37 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
12 Physical Therapist
% of Days
83%
5 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
90%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
84%
4 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
83%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
98%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
67%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Administrator
% of Days
68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
49%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
38%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$116K Rank #71 / 91Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st out of 91 homes in Washington for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Washington average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 91 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
42% higher than Washington averageWashington average: $82K
Number of fines
2
8% more fines than Washington averageWashington average: 1.8
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$116K
Washington average
$82K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Feb 2, 2024 · $68K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 2, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 2, 2024
$68K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.7
17% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 10.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
25.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
25.7
23% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 20.9
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.6%
5% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
31.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
31.3%
43% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 21.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
30.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
30.3%
25% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 24.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.4%
83% better than Washington averageWashington average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.3%
9% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 4.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 1.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.9%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
24.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
24.1%
49% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 16.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.3%
40% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 14.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
86.7%
10% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 96.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
62.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
62.5%
33% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 93.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
44.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
44.5%
49% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 88.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
13% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
44.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
44.1%
46% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 82.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
29 days
Private pay
76% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
27 days
Medicaid
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 - 5 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
78
Medicare
3
3.8% of residents
Medicaid
54
69.2% of residents
Private pay or other
21
26.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Kawabe Memorial House based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
77.2%
↑ 11.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
$17.5K
↑ ~$2.0M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2.9M
↓ ~$4.4M vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.4%
↑ 18.5pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$4.1M
Profit
$17.5K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$4.1M Rank #88 / 93Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 93 homes in Washington for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Washington SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$17.5K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #85 / 93Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th out of 93 homes in Washington for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Washington average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #85 / 93Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th out of 93 homes in Washington for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Washington average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.1M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Emiko (Emi) Mizuki serves as the Executive Director of Kawabe Memorial House, leading the community with dedication and care. She oversees operations and ensures a supportive environment for residents and staff alike.
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1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Seattle's city center to Kawabe Memorial House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.72 miles to nearest hospital (UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview)
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#33 / 628 | $24.5M | $5.2M | 21.2% | 505439 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Kawabe Memorial House
What neighborhood is Kawabe Memorial House in?
Kawabe Memorial House is in the Central District neighborhood.
Is Kawabe Memorial House in a walkable area?
Kawabe Memorial House has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Are there photos of Kawabe Memorial House?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Kawabe Memorial House in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Kawabe Memorial House?
(206) 322-4550 will put you in contact with the team at Kawabe Memorial House.
Is Kawabe Memorial House Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Kawabe Memorial House is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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